Oman

Largest water desalination plant opens in Oman.

Muscat – The largest water desalination plant was officially opened, pumping up to 281,000 cubic metres per day.

The Barka Desalination Company has announced the commercial launch of the Barka Independent Water Project (IWP).

A consortium made up of Itochu Corporation, ENGIE, SUEZ, and Towell Engineering, to finance, build and operate a new seawater desalination plant in Barka under a 20-year Water Purchase Agreement.

 

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Largest water desalination plant opens in Oman.DME GmbH2018-07-18T01:27:07+02:00

Cyclone Mekunu shuts Salalah seawater desalination plant.

Oman on Sunday advised all private sector establishments in Dhofar region to shut down for three days after Cyclone Mekunu hit the southern part of the Gulf Arab country, causing extensive damage that halted operations at Salalah port.

The labour ministry declared a three-day holiday for companies and establishments in the private sector, state news agency ONA reported on Sunday.

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Cyclone Mekunu shuts Salalah seawater desalination plant.DME GmbH2018-05-28T22:59:39+02:00

Dinoflagellates species (Red Tide) at Wilayat of Seeb and Barka – Oman

Desalination units hit as Red Tide phenomenon prevails- Oman Observer- MUSCAT: The Public Authority for Electricity and Water (Diam) is monitoring the situation of Red Tide in the sea in the Wilayat of Barka, according to the SCADA Centre.
The desalination units continue to be affected by this Tide phenomenon in the wilayat. According to the centre, the water companies are continuing their efforts to operate the units when the plankton levels are low in seawater to ensure maximum water production. The main emergency committee of the centre monitored the measures taken to ensure the customers in the Wilayat […]

Dinoflagellates species (Red Tide) at Wilayat of Seeb and Barka – OmanDME GmbH2018-02-27T16:01:22+01:00

6 power and water companies to launch IPOs in next 3 years – Muscat- Oman

 As many as six power generation and water desalination companies will launch their initial public offerings (IPOs) to list on the Muscat Securities Market (MSM) within three years, according to Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP). As per their project founders agreements, Oman’s independent water and independent power projects are required to offer a minimum 35 per cent of the share capital to the public within four years of the incorporation of the company. ‚There are six power and water sector projects that will be going for IPOs within next three years. Out of these six projects, four […]

6 power and water companies to launch IPOs in next 3 years – Muscat- OmanDME GmbH2018-01-31T16:23:12+01:00

US company Oasys Water to sale forward osmosis (FO) technology IP after cash-flow issue

US company Oasys Water is exploring a sale of its forward osmosis (FO) technology IP after its cash-flow has run dry. The company became a much-needed success story for the niche FO technology, winning numerous industry awards and securing multiple rounds of funding. So what happened? The company was founded in 2008 by Rob McGinnis, developing technology which began at Yale University under Dr Menachem Elimelech. McGinnis then directed technology development as CTO until 2012. The firm closed $10 million in Series A financing in 2009 and raised a further $15 million in Series B funding five years later […]

US company Oasys Water to sale forward osmosis (FO) technology IP after cash-flow issueDME GmbH2017-12-07T08:43:07+01:00

Desalination project 60% complete – Oman – Jebel Akhdar

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Formerly the Public Authority for Electricity and Water, organised a site visit of its upcoming desalination project for mediapersons at Jebel Akhdar recently.
The project will provide potable water to the residents of Jebel Akhdar. Eng Ahmed Nasser al Abri, project director, Diam explained, “Work on the 1.76mn gallon-per-day-capacity project began in August this year and is now around 60 per cent complete. “When fully operational, it will supply water to consumers located some 38km away. The 120km network will cover all parts of Jebel Akhdar. Three reservoirs are being built with capacities ranging from 800m3 to […]

Desalination project 60% complete – Oman – Jebel AkhdarDME GmbH2017-10-31T14:17:34+01:00

New water project for Jabal Akhdar – Oman

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Construction is well under way on a water desalination project that will provide potable water to Al Jabal al Akhdar — an investment that will also spur tourism and economic development in this popular holiday destination in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate. The Public Authority for Electricity and Water (Diam) is overseeing the implementation of this vital project, which will go a long way in meeting the drinking water requirements of the residents of Jabal al Akhdar. Diam hosted journalists from various media organisations on a visit to Al Jabal al Akhdar for […]

New water project for Jabal Akhdar – OmanDME GmbH2017-10-26T09:28:38+02:00

Barka Desalination Plant – Phase 4 (Barka IWP) with DOW Membranes – Oman – Barka

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The Barka IWP Plant will become the largest seawater desalination plant in the Sultanate of Oman and will also be in the Top 10 Largest Seawater RO Desalination Plants Worldwide.

A consortium formed by SUEZ, Engie, ITOCHU Corporation, and WJ Towell & Co LLC is in charge of the design, construction, ownership, operation and maintenance of the Barka IV Desalination Plant under a Build Own Operate (BOO) basis. The project is structured as an independent water project (IWP) with Oman Power and Water Procurement Co. (OPWP) purchasing the potable water produced by the project under a water purchase agreement […]

Barka Desalination Plant – Phase 4 (Barka IWP) with DOW Membranes – Oman – BarkaDME GmbH2017-10-02T14:12:34+02:00

Tender floated for ‘technical advisory’ services for water desalination project in Wadi – Dayaqah – Muscat – Oman

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Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP) on Monday floated an initial tender seeking bids from consultancy firms for providing ‘technical advisory’ services for developing an Independent Water Project (IWP) in Wadi Dayqah (Qurayyat) near Muscat.

The desalination capacity of the project is yet to be determined. OPWP will issue the tender document between August 21 and 31, while the last date for submitting bids will be October 2, according to the tender floated by the state-owned OPWP. …

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Tender floated for ‘technical advisory’ services for water desalination project in Wadi – Dayaqah – Muscat – OmanDME GmbH2017-08-21T16:43:26+02:00

Oman Power and Water Procurement (OPWP) is to appoint a consultant to provide legal advisory services for the competitive tendering of a coal-fired independent power plant (IWPP).

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The tender documents will be provided in electronic format upon evidence of bank transfer or can be collected directly up to June 22. The last date for submission of the documents is July 24, according to a statement.

The proposal for a coal-fired project is part of a shift from use of natural gas for power generation as also for water desalination. In April, OPWP had issued its request for proposals from international consultants for providing financial and commercial advisory services for the development of the coal-based IPP.

The selected consultant will advise OPWP on the scope and […]

Oman Power and Water Procurement (OPWP) is to appoint a consultant to provide legal advisory services for the competitive tendering of a coal-fired independent power plant (IWPP).DME GmbH2017-06-13T10:08:40+02:00